Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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The Sunday National/The National newspapers in Scottish Government: FOI release

1. All internal Scottish Government correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) including the phrase “the National” or “the Sunday National”. This should include...

FOI cost limit 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.4 s.12
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/19/00798
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government and Saltire Prize Challenge Committee: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of all the correspondence that the Scottish Government has had with the Saltire Prize Challenge Committee since 1 January 2014. 2. On what dates have ministers or officials had meetings with the Saltire Prize Challenge Committee since 1 January 2014? Please provide a copy of the minutes of thes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2019-04-03
Reference
FOI/19/00422
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project documentation relating to Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation: EIR release

1. A copy of the report issued to MS-LOT (and SNH) by DRAGADOS/AHB, as specified in Sub-section 4.2 (Page 3) of the report headed Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation - Marine Mammals: Document AHEP-DRA-EMP-0003; 2. Copies of data/data summaries/evaluations of vibration monitoring as specified in Section 4.2 ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2)
Published
2019-03-12
Reference
FOI/18/03699
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Education Scotland: Brexit implications: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-10-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

NHS funded research projects: FOI review

FOI not held 40 score correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.8 s.27(1) s.14(2) 14 attachments
Published
2018-10-09
Reference
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Precision Medicine Ecosystem Investment £4m 2015/2016: FOI release

The following information in relation to Precision Medicine Ecosystem Investment £4m 2015/2016: 1. When was the first meeting regarding this proposal and who attended? 2. List any subsequent meetings that were held with attendees. 3. When did you receive the first written proposal? 4. How, who and when was it revie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-28
Reference
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: Balmedie to Tipperty Project: EIR release

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) Project 'I would like to request the following information under Freedom of Information legislation: 1. Any written correspondence and emails relating to the AWPR project. 2. Minutes of Ministerial meetings relating to the AWPR project and details of ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.2 s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030: FOI release

Copies of the final versions of all documents presented in connection with any consultations that took place between Scottish Government and the industry in connection with the development of the term aquaculture Innovation Sites in the context of the "Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030", together with copes of...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.3 s.11(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Funds awarded to Save A Life Scotland project: FOI release

1. Details of all funds awarded to the Save A Life Scotland project, administered by the Queen's Medical Research Institute (E2.55), The University of Edinburgh, 47 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh. Or by the Resuscitation Research Group Edinburgh (same address) or by another body (same address). To include dates, p...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.31 s.12 s.22 s.02 s.27 s.20 s.13 6 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings between Justice Secretary and Scottish Mountain Rescue: FOI release

1. Details of any meetings between the Justice Secretary and/or representatives of him with Scottish Mountain Rescue or its representatives since 1st January 2015 to include minutes of said meetings. 2. Details of any meetings between the Justice Secretary and/or representatives of him with Independent Scottish Mounta...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector